Internship Opportunity: Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law: Apply by 01st June 2021




The MPIL internship programme offers the opportunity to get acquainted with research and academic legal skills in the major fields of comparative public, European, and international law to a limited number of highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students. It offers a stimulating and international working environment and the possibility of improving professional skills and networking capacities for future career paths.

Duration: 

Internships usually do not last less than 4 weeks and may not exceed 12 weeks. Preference is given to applications proposing longer internship periods (between 8 and 12 weeks).


Reimbursement: 

Interns enrolled in a degree programme at a university will normally be reimbursed € 300 per month.

Responsibilities:

Interns’ tasks and responsibilities typically include:

  • Conducting research activities in the areas of international law, comparative public law and EU law;
  • Assisting in the preparation of contributions to academic meetings of the Institute;
  • Writing legal summaries (cases and texts);
  • Participating in the organization of workshops and conferences;
  • Carrying out specifically tailored research activities (independently or jointly with their tutor);
  • Assisting in research projects carried out at the Institute.

Application and Selection Process:

Applications should be submitted in English through internships@mpil.de.

Please send the following documents:

  • CV and a cover letter explaining your motivation and specific interest for applying to the Max Planck Institute, along with the suggested time and duration of your stay;
  • a copy of your high school diploma (e.g. Abitur with English translation);
  • a copy of your academic transcripts (with an English translation including a brief explanation of the university grading system).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The application deadline for the term November 2021 – April 2022 will be 1st June 2021.

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